The potatoes peel,which housewives discard in the kitchen bin,is being used to treat sun burns.Doctors have learnt that in case of minor burns,potatoes peel bandages work better than conventional dressing.Dr.P.V.Naryanan,a plastic surgeon of Jubilee Mission Medical College,in Thrissur,Kerala,told this correspondent the potatoes peel bandage has three advantages.It's cheap,non sticky and heals fast.Patients don't have to cry out loud when it is taken off as it keeps the skin moist.Also,skin replacement has been found to be quicker when potatoes peel bandages are used”.
It's been mentioned even in the ancient books.Potato peels provide moisture;they also have anti-bacterial properties that help in healing burn injuries.
It's the moisture that helps.The juices in a peel keep the wound moist.Perhaps this helps speed up the healing process.A dry wound is very painful and takes longer to heal.
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